Wood furniture industry news, features and analysis
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Nearly 200 Chinese furniture companies face antidumping review
Thomas Russell, February 29, 2012WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce said Wednesday that it has received requests to review nearly 200 Chinese producers of wood bedroom furniture, one of the largest number of review requests since it has been performing annual reviews in the bedroom case. More
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Canadel builds brand through Workshop kiosks, UDesign site
Furniture Today Staff, February 23, 2012LOUISEVILLE, Quebec - Canadel has built its brand in custom casual dining through its Canadel Workshop kiosks and more recently through its UDesign website. Some stores have touch screen monitors so consumers can access the UDesign site and see how their custom product will be built More
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Custom dining driven by more than price
Heath E Combs, February 23, 2012HIGH POINT - Cutsom casual dining is one of the few wood furniture categories that allows customers to create it their way. More
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Market Hits
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FBI trims loss to $9.5 million
Larry Thomas, February 22, 2012St. Louis - Furniture Brands International slashed its fourth quarter net loss to $9.5 million as sales fell 7.4% from a year earlier. More
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Florida retailer Howard Fineman receives Ashley Chairman's Award
Clint Engel, February 20, 2012JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Howard Fineman, managing member and CEO of the three Ashley Furniture HomeStores here, received Ashley's National 2011 Chairman's Award, recognizing the retailer's continuing community and charitable outreach efforts. More
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Ashley Furniture, Marlon Brando estate resolve name dispute
Gary Evans, February 7, 2012LOS ANGELES — Ashley Furniture and the estate of Marlon Brando have resolved a dispute over the use of the Brando name on a collection of Ashley's upholstery. More
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Reclaimed occasional looks gain ground
Heath E Combs, February 6, 2012LAS VEGAS - Occasional sources are hoping that a broad array of looks draw buyers' attention at market this week. More
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Hospital using Troutman chairs to see if rocking helps recovery
Jay McIntosh, February 6, 2012TROUTMAN, N.C. - Furniture manufacturer Troutman Chair has shipped a dozen of its rocking chairs to a Connecticut hospital for a study on whether rocking helps patients recover from surgery. More
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Wood sources hope to build momentum
Thomas Russell, February 6, 2012LAS VEGAS - With indications that the economy is starting to improve, case goods suppliers here this week are offering a mix of styles and price points aimed at building on that momentum. More
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Classic Home bringing 100 intros to Vegas
Thomas Russell, February 6, 2012LAS VEGAS - Case goods and upholstery manufacturer Classic Home will have one of the larger introductions at market here this week with about 100 new items. More
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Linon moves to bigger WMC space
Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012LAS VEGAS - Importer Linon Home Décor is moving to a larger showroom for this week's Las Vegas Market. More
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Home Entertainment, home office
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Dining
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Award of $152 million in furniture duties could be decided soon
Thomas Russell, February 2, 2012HIGH POINT — Ashley Furniture has appealed a court ruling in an effort to halt the federal government's distribution of $152 million in import duties to a group of its competitors. More
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Las Vegas Market: Wood vendors branch out
Thomas Russell, February 1, 2012AT THE MARKET — Case goods vendors showing here this week are branching out into new styles that many buyers haven't seen in a while — if ever — from those resources. More
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In 50 years, Emerald evolves from bed frames to full line
Heath E Combs, February 1, 2012
LAS VEGAS - In 50 years, full-line furniture supplier and manufacturer Emerald Home Furnishings has evolved with the times. Emerald celebrated its longevity here Monday evening, hosting a party for colleagues and friends. More
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New Ashley Sleep Facebook page lets folks ‘share their passion' for sleep
Furniture Today Staff, February 1, 2012Ashley Sleep has launched a Facebook page that the bedding producer describes as "a place where people can share their passion for making the most of the day through a restful night's sleep."The page at Facebook.com/AshleySleep will let fans stay updated on the company's latest promotions, exclusive offers, contests and more. They are also able to browse through photos and learn about Ashley Sleep products.
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Occasional furniture resources score with new looks
Tom Russell, January 31, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Occasional resources came to the Las Vegas Market this week with a host of new looks, finishes and materials aimed at building business in 2012 and beyond. More
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HomElegance diving into upholstery in Las Vegas
Gary Evans, January 30, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Bedroom and dining room importer HomElegance is introducing a massive collection of upholstery at the Las Vegas Market as the company seeks to become a whole-home resource for its dealer base. More
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